but the world must know that I love the Father; that is why I do everything as he commands me. “Come, let us go from this place.

The sisters sent Jesus a message: “Lord, your dear friend is ill.”

I have come with my Father's authority, but you have not received me; when, however, someone comes with his own authority, you will receive him.

But God has shown us how much he loves us — it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good.

Who, then, can separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble do it, or hardship or persecution or hunger or poverty or danger or death?

Be under obligation to no one — the only obligation you have is to love one another. Whoever does this has obeyed the Law.

This hope does not disappoint us, for God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to us.

Love one another warmly as Christian brothers and sisters, and be eager to show respect for one another.